More than half of businesses say they are likely to limit investment due to uncertainty about the impact of upcoming regulations, such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and National Insurance employer contribution increases, according to a Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Q3 report. Although confidence remained at roughly the same level as Q2 (-6%) among the sector, the findings reveal that a majority of businesses think the UK government needs to create “clear and stable” regulatory guidance to ensure momentum is maintained and companies feel confident enough to invest next year.
